Chapter 3 – Standard International Energy Classification Results of the second worldwide consultation

Chapter contents Introduction (4%) Purpose and scope (10%) Classification criteria and coding system (6%) Definition of energy products (81%)

“The scope of SIEC consists of the following: Introduction Presents contents of chapter Emphasizes the usefulness of correspondence Purpose and scope Statement of purpose Definition of scope Definition of energy product Classification criteria and coding system Top level categories Criteria used for subdivisions Coding system Definition of energy products Technical definitions of all SIEC subclasses “The scope of SIEC consists of the following: Fuels that are produced/generated by an economic unit and are used or might be used as sources of energy; and Electricity that is produced/generated by an economic unit and heat that is produced/generated and sold to third parties by an economic unit.” (3.9) “The main purpose of the SIEC is to provide a framework for international comparison of energy statistics and to serve as a guide for developing or revising existing classification schemes for energy products, in order to make them compatible with international standards” (3.5)

Table 3.1: Standard International Energy Classification SIEC HEADINGS CORRESPONDENCES SECTION, DIVISION, GROUP, CLASS, SUBCLASS CPC HS 1 - Solid fossil fuels and derived products (11010, 11020, 11030, 11040, 11050, 12030*, 17200. 33100, 33200, 34540*, 33500*) (2701, 2702, 2703, 2704, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2708.10*, .20*, 2712.90*, 2714.10*)   1.1 - Coal and coal products (11010, 11020, 11030, 11040, 17200. 33100, 33200, 34540*, 33500*) (2701, 2702, 2704, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2708.10*, .20*, 2712.90*) 1.1.1 - Hard coal (11010) (2701.11) 1.1.1.1 – Anthracite (11010*) 1.1.1.1.0 – Anthracite 11010* 2701.11 1.1.1.2 - Bituminous coal (2701.12, .19) 1.1.1.2.1 - Coking coal 2701.19

Naphtha: Light or medium oils distilling between 30ºC and 210ºC which do not meet the specification for motor gasoline. Remark: Different naphthas are distinguished by their density and the content of paraffins, isoparaffins, olefins, naphthenes and aromatics. The main uses for naphthas are as feedstock for high octane gasolines and the manufacture of olefins in the petrochemical industry.

Result of the WWC - summary Q.1: Do you overall agree with the contents of this chapter? Q.2: Do you overall agree with the stated purpose and scope of SIEC? Q.3: Do you overall agree with the structure of SIEC? Q.4: Do you overall agree with the definitions of energy products provided in section D of this chapter?

WWC – comments received From the comments we have identified 33 issues for which we need the opinion of the Expert Group; and 3 straight-forward issues (editorial and other) for which the Expert Group is also invited to comment. The UN Expert Group on Economic and Social Classifications have provided a separate list of issues to be addressed.

Some issues identified Natural energy flows, electricity and heat European regulations Further disaggregation of products Fuelwood Other hydrocarbons Agrofuels Consistent naming of categories

Discussion A list of issues brought up by the respondents to the 2nd WWC has been prepared and presented to the Expert Group. Members of the expert group are invited to provide their opinions on the presented issues.